1 Aesculus californicus 2 A mistletoe, probably Arceuthobium campylopodum 3 " 4 ? 5 ? 6 ? 7 Pearly everlasting, Anaphalis margaritacea 8 Mullein, Verbascum thapse 9 Hard to tell what's going on there 10 Cocklebur, Xanthium strumarium 11 " 12 " 13 Manzanita, Arctostaphylos sp. 14 " 15 Agave americana 16 California lace lichen, Ramalina menziesii 17 Coffeeberry (maybe), Rhamnus californicus 18 " 19 " 20 ? 21 Baccharis pilularis consanguinea, Coyote brush 22 " 23 Quercus, probably Q. agrifolia, Coast Live Oak 24 Pinus seedling, probably P. radiata 25 " 26 Baccharis piluaris consanguinea, female flowers Joe

Lykaon, What a beautiful yard you have...it makes me realize I should really spruce up my edges...mine is way more "rustic", so to speak. I say "YES" to your idea on future hosta beds, you have such an excellent backdrop there for beds. What are your flowering shrubs, Viburnum? Not sure on the Thunderbolt question, it doesn't look quite like mine that I can remember (I lost mine.)....I think mine were more blue, but someone else may have a better thought. Thank you for sharing! Your beds are beautiful! I finally bought Regal Splendor last year after having it on the wishlist year after year...can't wait to see it furl out now! (Eyes are only just now popping up this week here.)

Keith, Thanks! The spanish moss looks good, but I think it's freeze dried. Even the moss in my garage did not pull through (probably from the lack of moisture), but it was alive well into February so it was very close to the light at the end of the tunnel. I'll definitely be replacing it all in the spring. I've noticed that Chamerops pups show more cold tolerance than the mother plant, I still have no idea why. haha. My guess is that it's because they are closer to the ground. Thanks Trishmick! Sounds like you had a good time too! I hope you have luck with germinating the seeds you collected. I collected some loquat seeds from Florida 3 years ago and still haven't tried them. For some reason I never get around to starting seeds even when I have them right in front of me haha. I'm hoping one day to drive to Florida instead of taking a plane so I can bring back some nice seeds and plants! Thanks Bradley! I killed 3 pygmy palms indoors in the past so I know how that feels. I have found them to be the hardest palms to grow indoors which is weird considering that they are considered pretty hardy palms. For now on mine will definitely stay in the garage over the winter. Thanks for looking everyone! -Alex

Thank you all. I just wish American Beauty CL repeated. But at least I usually get a few months of color from her. This year because of all the late non-stop rains, her flush did not last as long. :( Liz